Some CAD systems import PARTsolutions parts with the help of macros:

Macros record the individual steps that are taken during the creation of a geometry. With the help of this record, the geometry can then later be "reproduced" in the CAD system.

In other words, the imported files are available without the usual connected information (dimensioning, part descriptions, etc.). In addition, no thread display is possible for example.

	Note
	For connections, the export via macros is unreasonable, since the important connection information (create with borings, etc.) cannot be exported along with them.